MiSh Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 ok here is what i have managed to break The bolt u see should be extended to where i have drawn it in (but as you can see i snapped it). And it should pull the centrelink down. Would this cause the tire to be slightly pigieon toed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATTY Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 that on its own would just make your car lean badly around corners"like a boat" but if you hit something hard to break that your wheel alignment might need checking (its a swaybar link here in australia)rod that joins the swaybar to the lower control arm i hope it helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisb Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 that on its own would just make your car lean badly around corners"like a boat" but if you hit something hard to break that your wheel alignment might need checking (its a swaybar link here in australia)rod that joins the swaybar to the lower control armi hope it helps What he said and it is called a sway bar link eh! here in Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Sway bar link.....I have both my sway bars off. When I took off the front one, I noticed zero difference in handling. The rear, on the other hand, made a noticeable difference. I'd say, if you don't want to fix it, pull it completely off. It's not doing anything for you in that state anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 If you do want to fix it, it's easy and cheap; you can do it yourself no problem. Just buy bushings for both sides and do it right. Maybe buy a new bolt for the other side ? Worth inspecting it.... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiSh Posted December 13, 2005 Author Share Posted December 13, 2005 well obivosly there is some other damage then becuase the handling fells SOFT and the tires arnt strait. the tie rod doesnt seem bent though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeytattoo Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Definatly a sway bar link .Your other problems are dependant on if you hit something or were off roading hard and how long have you been rolling around like that? Other wise look at your u.c.a., ball joint, torshen bar, and alignment. Maybe even look as far as your wheel berrings if your toed out realy bad. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 the centrelink is the one that the tie rod assembly (where the red square is) attaches too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 When I was doing my Calmini lift I broke that same bolt I replaced both sides with a New set from AutoZone with the poly bushings, it was less than $15... got 2 Grade 8 bolts from the hwd store.... The off camber on the tire shoulde not be effected by the sway bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiSh Posted December 15, 2005 Author Share Posted December 15, 2005 so you just got the bolts from the hardware store. Are they strong enough??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Depends what grade bolts you get. Grade 8 or higher should be fine. I had mine out a year ago and don't remember anything special about them, but I wasn't looking for that. I'd just call a dealership parts counter, get a price and go from there. Or you can pull the other one and go to a hardware store for a match... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 I used the bolt that came in the kit from Auto Zone for length and just upgraded it to the Grade 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiSh Posted December 15, 2005 Author Share Posted December 15, 2005 got the bushings today but couldnt get any high tensional bolts in the right size or the special washers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Do you have a AutoZone in your area?? It is a item that they carry in stock.. I will stop at mine on the way home and get the SKU####'s. Ace/Truvalue/HomeDepot/Local Hwd Store should have a Grade 8 bolt to replace the one in the Kit... If not you should not have any problems with the kit for normal everyday driving... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiSh Posted December 16, 2005 Author Share Posted December 16, 2005 im in australia and we dont have any of those stores lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 I was wondering where you were based on the rig in your profile... no location... So the SKU is pointless... for Austraila Grade 8 was the strongest I could find... I also went with a little longer spacing between the bushings based on the 3" lift. I hope that worste case is you have to go with a dealer replacement.... Whats shipping on a .5lb package from US 99201 Zip code? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiSh Posted December 16, 2005 Author Share Posted December 16, 2005 yeah i might just have to order a set from the states Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Christmas is right around the corner.... you never know what Santa has in his bag of Trix.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Remove your sway bar and never put it on again. Problem solved and no cost to you. As for your front end not feeling right..... Your drag link or idler arm bushes, or both, are worn. Get ready to spend. If you do not get that sorted NOW it will only cost you more in the long run. Tyres and tie rods will be added to your bill too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiSh Posted December 17, 2005 Author Share Posted December 17, 2005 yeah but if i take off the sway bar and have a crash my insurance wont cover me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick1716 Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 just unbolt the other side and zip tie it up or somethin.. if you get in a a wreck be like damn hat musta just happenend i would nevfer take that off! thats what ill do..mines unbolted and tied up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilman Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 Im with Vsicks! Take that damn thing off! but if you really want it on there then fix it, but that being broken has nothing to do with your steering being sloppy or out of alignment. In my state we have to go through an extensive vehicle inspection to get a sticker. Components like sway bars HAVE to be in place if they were factory. However I took both of mine off and all mounting hardware and now you'd never know they were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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